WHAT
Minors AAA division is more competitive with the introduction of player pitch and baserunner advancement. It is an excellent stepping stone for future years in the Majors and Intermediate Divisions.
WHO
Triple A (AAA) players are ages 8+ to 10 as of August 31st, 2023. (Little League, League Age determination). 8-year-olds with at least two years of experience in baseball and who can comfortably catch and throw should consider being evaluated for AAA.
Participants should reside within Monarch Little League's (MLL) geographical boundary. Or attend a school within the boundary. A Little League School Enrollment Form may be asked to be completed if the home address is outside the border, but the player attends a school within the boundary.
WHEN
There are three contact points per week for AAA teams during the season. One to two mid-week practices, determined by the team's coach, one Saturday game, with one practice changing to a 2nd game during the week. The season should end by June 7th, 2023.
There will be an AAA league tournament to finish the season, but this should be completed by June 7th, 2023.
WHERE
Games and practices are held in the cities of Louisville and Superior.
HOW (Team Construction and Equipment)
Teams will be formed through a division draft. However, all players will be assigned to a team. MLL views its AAA league as a developmental league focused on skill development. Managers in all MLL divisions emphasize fundamentals, teamwork, player development, and fun. In AAA, players' pitch and walks are allowed, although a maximum-run-per-inning rule is in place to keep the game's pace steady and help develop pitchers. Scores and outs are kept. One to 2 umpires will be assigned to each game.
Players who register for the AAA will attend an assessment. The assessments aim to ensure that players are registered for the division that best matches their playing level and to assist in forming balanced teams within each division.
MLL will provide a jersey, hat, belt, and socks. Teams will also have helmets and bats to share. But at this point MLL suggests players have their own helmet and bat that fits the Little League bat regulations.
Your equipment requirement is a glove, cleats, and pants.
All-Stars Eligibility
Players in the AAA Division are eligible for selection to a Little League Tournament Team (AKA, "All-Stars") that will participate in a post-season, Little League-sponsored tournament at the District 2 level and potentially at the State level in June and July.
KEEP IT GOING
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members, and other volunteer positions within the league.